Manager Development Appraisal

**Group and Team**:Strategic & Regulatory Services Network, Development Appraisal Group
**Location**:Council Centre
**Employment status**: 5 year fixed term contract
**Classification**: Municipal Officer Level 7B
**Agreement**: _Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024_
**Salary range**: $174,679 per annum (Inclusive of 13% Contract Loading) + 13% superannuation + Vehicle and Car parking
- Play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by ensuring sustainable and well-planned urban development
- Enjoy a supportive work environment that values work-life balance
- Attractive remuneration package.

**About the role**:
This role contributes to the success of the City by **leading the Development Appraisal Group ensuring the City of Hobart complies with its statutory requirements in relation to land use and development planning**, whilst providing expert advice about development appraisal, cultural heritage, and environmental planning matters applicable to the city.

Role Accountabilities Include:

- Develop, implement, and enhance objectives in Council's Unit and Strategic Plans.
- Advise on development appraisal matters, including cultural heritage, at Planning Committee and Council meetings.
- Represent the organisation, ensuring a high and appropriate public profile.
- Promote the City as a provider of innovative, efficient, equitable, respectful, and quality services.
- Collaborate with bodies like the State Government, Local Government Association of Tasmania, Tasmanian Heritage Council, Office of the Coordinator-General, and Consumer, Building and Occupational Services on development-related issues.
- Manage the relationship with the Council’s Urban Design Advisory Panel.

Learn more about the role in the position description **Manager Development Appraisal PD**

**About you**:
Are you passionate about shaping the future of urban development?

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for strategic planning? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

**_ Essentials for the role:_**
- Bachelor degree or higher in Urban or Regional Planning or a related field to enable Full Membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
- Current Drivers Licence.
- Significant experience in land use, development planning and cultural heritage assessment.
- A highly experienced leader who fosters a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture. Capable of motivating, empowering, and challenging others through change to work as dynamic teams, delivering quality outcomes in a client-centric environment.

**Why join the City of Hobart?**:
You will be part of a leadership team shaping one of Australia’s most creative and sustainable cities. We are committed to values-led decision making, meaningful community engagement, and creating a culture where our people thrive.
- Attractive Remuneration package and relocation assistance
- Above award wages and leave
- Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

**If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the growth and development of Hobart, we would love to hear from you**

**Applications close at 11:59 pm Sunday, 8 June 2025.**

**Before you begin**:

- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, **and**:

- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

**Selection process**:
Learn more about the selection process on our website.